Final Review Flashcards
Which medication works to reduce blood pressure through reducing fluid levels circulating in plasma volume?
- Sympatholytic
- Vasodilators
- Diuretics
- Calcium Channel Blockers
- Diuretics
What medication would be used as a rescue inhaler for a patient with asthma?
- Serevent (LABA)
- Albuterol (SABA)
- Montelukast (Leuketrine Inhibitor Antihistamine)
- Prednisone (Glucocorticoid)
- Albuterol (SABA)
Your patient is taking a Guaifenesin, an Expectorant. What would this medication be use to help with?
- Assist in removal of respiratory secretions
- Treat respiratory allergic responses
- Managing cold and congestion
- Manage a persistent cough
- Assist in removal of respiratory secretions
Which medication might a patient be taking to manage acute, stable angina episodes?
- Diltiazem (Ca Channel blocker)
- Spironolactone (Diuretic)
- Lisinopril (ACE Inhibitor)
- Nitroglycerin (Nitrate)
- Nitroglycerin (Nitrate)
What is the primary medication used as a first line drug in the treatment of CHF?
- Furosemide (Diuretic)
- Digitalis (Antiarrhythmic and BP Support)
- Morphine (Opioid)
- Propranolol (B-Blocker)
- Digitalis (Antiarrhythmic and BP Support)
Which of the following medications would blunt heart rate and require the need to use RPE to assess tolerance to exercise?
- Valsartan (ARB)
- Hydrochlorothiazide (Diuretic)
- Metoprolol (B-Blocker)
- Amlodipine (Ca Channel Blocker)
- Metoprolol (B-Blocker)
Which hormone is responsible for the management of bone homeostasis?
- Antidiuretic Hormone
- Parathyroid Hormone
- Mineralocorticoid
- Thyroid Hormone
- Parathyroid Hormone
What is a primary side effect to be aware of with diabetes medications while a patient is exercising?
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Sedation
- Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Which of the following medications may be used to help counter the side effects of constipation caused by opioids?
- Stimulant Laxative (Senna / Senokot)
- Bismuth Salicylate (Pepto-Bismol)
- H2 Receptor Blocker (Famotidine)
- Emetic (Ipecac)
- Stimulant Laxative (Senna / Senokot)
If your patient tells you they are taking a supplement, such as daily Vitamin K. What should you do?
- Encourage them to also take Vitamin E as it helps with the effects of Vitamin K
- Review their medication list to make sure the MD is aware of this supplement
- Tell them to stop taking the supplement as it is not beneficial
- Contact the MD right away as this is not an FDA approved supplement
- Review their medication list to make sure the MD is aware of this supplement
What is the primary goal for Parkinson’s Disease Medications?
- Improve Cognition
- Reduce Muscle Spasticity
- Improve Motor Control
- Reduce Dizziness and falls
- Improve Motor Control
You see you are treating a patient with Parkinson’s Disease. What would be the best recommendation for scheduling to obtain the best benefits from PT?
- Have them schedule sometime after lunch as they usually take their second PD meds at lunch
- Late in the evening is best after they take their PD meds
- Schedule around 9-10 as they usually take their first PD meds at 8-8:30
- Tell them to schedule their visits right when they take their PD meds
- Schedule around 9-10 as they usually take their first PD meds at 8-8:30
What is the primary medication used to treat Parkinson’s Disease?
Sinemet
How does Levodopa work to reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease?
Convert into dopamine once across the blood brain barrier
